MDCAT Physics MCQ #723

A researcher studying electrochemistry uses a copper electrode in an electrolytic cell. What occurs at the copper electrode?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #723

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher studying electrochemistry uses a copper electrode in an electrolytic cell. What occurs at the copper electrode?

    • A) Redox reaction occurs only at the cathode
    • B) Redox reaction occurs at both electrodes
    • C) Redox reaction occurs only at the anode
    • D) Redox reaction involves only copper ions

    Answer: Redox reaction occurs at both electrodes

    Explanation: Both cathode and anode undergo redox reactions in an electrolytic cell.